Swick Wines "Long Weekend" White Blend
Origin: Willamette Valley, Oregon
Grape(s): 65% Riesling, 35% Pinot Noir
About The Wine / Winemaking Process:
This release’s namesake is made with grapes from vines planted in 1979.
Fermented in stainless steel and hand disgorged. Aromas of honeysuckle, peach,
and nectarine. Dazzling acidity with tangerine and ginger notes on the palate.
Pinot Noir and Riesling grown on sandy loam in the Willamette Valley at 650 feet elevation. Pinot Noir was direct pressed and fermented separately using native
yeast. Riesling was fermented separately with a few days of skin maceration using
native yeast. Disgorged. A small sulfur addition before bottling is the only addition
to this wine. No filtration.